In Nangarhar, 23 Daesh were killed following clashes with Afghan security forces.

A Day before also scores of militants had been killed along with the civilians during the similar clashes.

According to the local officials in Nangarhar, the new clashes took place in the vicinity of Haska Mina district on Monday afternoon, a day after the ISIL militants ambushed the security personnel in the same area using civilians and funeral participants as human shield, Khaama Press reported.

The provincial government media office confirmed at least 23 ISIL militants were killed as a result. The latest clashes took place in Gagari and Camp Payeen areas of Haska Mina.

At least two ISIL militants were also arrested during the operations, the provincial government said, adding that the operations were conducted with the support of the airpower.

The provincial government also added that two personnel of the special security forces also lost their lives and four others were wounded.

The anti-government armed militant groups have not commented regarding the report so far.